Torts

This program addresses the particulars of laying foundations for digital evidence, such as text messages, social media posts, digital records, digital photos, and other types of digital data.
Originally presented as part of the Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence program.

This session addresses factors and considerations when laying foundations for traditional forms of evidence, such as documents, records, photographs, or medical records and bills.
Originally presented as part of the Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence program.

This session introduces the benefits of knowing and using of foundation by discussing how it can be used to build or destroy expert testimony.
Originally presented as part of the Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence program.

Each chapter of this handbook provides guidance on a specific cause of action, including the relevant elements and pleading requirements, controlling law, relevant standard jury instructions, applicable statutes of limitations, the parties, special considerations, remedies/special issues, a checklist for the complaint, affirmative defenses specific to the cause of action, related actions, and a sample complaint.

An essential guide for attorneys dealing with complicated issues in wrongful-death and survival actions.

Comprehensive resource for attorneys on either side of a malpractice case.

This authoritative guide provides a thorough analysis of the creation, enforcement, and resolution of liens that arise from tort claims, offering essential insight into both statutory and common-law lien rights.

General and specific causation experts can play a crucial role in liability litigation. In this session, you will learn about the role of the causation expert, how to select which type of expert is appropriate for your case, how each expert conducts their work, what conclusions they are qualified to reach, and what approach plaintiff’s and defense attorneys should take with these witnesses.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Deposing physicians and medical experts is a critical part of discovery. This session covers the goals of these depositions for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, how to prepare effectively, how to identify relevant medical experts, questioning strategies, and how to obtain or challenge key evidence and opinions.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Learn the best practices for obtaining, evaluating, and presenting medical evidence to support and maximize damages in personal injury cases. This session also explores effective use of treating physicians, methods for countering common defense strategies, and practical advice on how to build a compelling case to support your client's damages..
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Pleadings are the starting blocks of litigation. Any attorney prosecuting or defending claims against medical professionals needs to know how to make a strong first impression in a lawsuit. This session addresses a key issue relating to pleadings: The certificate of merit that is necessary under 735 ILCS 5/2-622 to bring any healing art malpractice claim.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.

Learn best practices for proving and defending PTSD claims, assessing damages, and navigating complex causation issues. Attendees also gain insights into plaintiff and defense perspectives when it comes to evaluating and working on cases involving mental and emotional injuries in the personal injury context.
Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.